Spirit Guide: Spirit Gauge Explained

This guide explains the mechanics of the Spirit Gauge in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. Read on to learn what is a Spirit Gauge, how to increase Spirit, a list of actions that depletes Spirit, and more!

What is a Spirit Gauge?

Wo Long's Unique Combat Mechanic

Wo Long has a gauge called the Spirit Gauge, and is an integral part of combat in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

The gauge accumulates in the right (positive) when attacking an enemy, and in the left (negative) when getting attacked or guarding against attacks. The positive gauge can be used to perform Wizardry Spells and Martial Arts, if the negative gauge accumulates, you won't be able to move and you'll be attacked without the option to guard them.

There is a Gauge under the Enemy's HP

Enemies also have a gauge which is found under their HP bar. Keep track of the opponent's gauge, and perform a fatal strike if an opportunity rises.

How to Increase Spirit

Spirit Gauge is restored while performing normal attacks on enemies, or successfully deflecting their attacks. Performing Fatal Strikes will reset your Spirit Gauge no matter how much it has decreased.

You can reduce the enemy's Spirit Gauge by deflecting their Critical Blows. This makes it easier to use Spirit Attacks against them.

List of Actions that Depletes Spirit

Getting Attacked and Guarding Attacks

Dodging Unnecessarily

Wizardry Spells

Spirit Attacks

Martial Arts

Getting Attacked and Guarding Attacks

Simply getting attacked or guarding against an attack decreases the Spirit Gauge. This applies both to you and the enemy.

Dodging Unnecessarily

By pressing the O Button, you can deflect or dodge enemy attacks. However, evading unnecessarily also depletes your Spirit Gauge.

Wizardry Spells

Casting Wizardry Spells consume your Spirit Gauge depending on the spell performed.

Spirit Attacks

Performing Spirit Attacks also consumes your Spirit Gauge. Using Spirit Attacks completely depletes your spirit gauge, but the higher the Spirit Gauge, the stronger your next Spirit Attack is.

Using Spirit Attacks can inflict high damage to the enemy's spirit gauge and depleting theirs allows you to perform a Fatal Strike to them.

Martial Arts

Using Martial Arts consumes your Spirit Gauge and the consumption varies depending on the Martial Art used, and from weapon to weapon.

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